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Most likely just betraying an ignorance of astronomy

alcaray — 11/30/2005 9:53:44 PM (archived)

Next most likely, expressing deliberate hyperbole.

Did Reagan really think we might engage in interstellar warfare with his "Star Wars" program?

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former Canadian Defense Minister Issues Intergalactic War Warning! - phil - 11/29/2005 8:00:24 PM
- Toque in Common - Peter Bruener - 11/30/2005 7:34:22 AM
- Many of the people on these boards think that intergalactic travel could happen someday. - Bowser - 11/30/2005 5:44:34 AM
  - Intergalactic travel - SDF - 11/30/2005 11:36:00 AM
    - Foolish fleshers... - Adam - 12/1/2005 10:05:06 AM
- Is he deliberately using the term "Intergalactic?" - McFly - 11/30/2005 1:45:38 AM
  - Most likely just betraying an ignorance of astronomy - alcaray - 11/30/2005 9:53:44 PM
  - re: Is he deliberately using the term "Intergalactic?" - LJK - 11/30/2005 1:57:02 PM
  - They would be nice and aggrevated after such a looooong trip. (n/t) - Lee - 11/30/2005 6:20:16 AM
- re: former Canadian Defense Minister Issues Intergalactic War Warning! - LJK - 11/29/2005 9:58:55 PM
  - re: former Canadian Defense Minister Issues Intergalactic War Warning! - phil - 11/30/2005 2:02:53 AM

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